Interiors

New Products for the High-end Remodeling Market

High Lighting Deliver natural light to almost any space through a flexible fiber optic cable with the Fiber Optic Skylight. Smaller in diameter than a pencil, up to 60 feet of the fiber optic cable can be routed through walls and floors and brought to the area where light is needed. The skylight is comprised of an exterior mounted panel with 64 computer-controlled lenses inside that rotate and track the sun throughout the day. The lenses focus the sunlight onto the optical fibers. A variety of available luminaries then diffuse the light inside the home. HUVCO. 800.832.6116. www.huvco.com.

Chill Out New to North America, the Independence Series includes 18-, 30-, and 36-inch-wide modular refrigerators and freezers, and a 24-inch-wide wine chiller. MasterCool controls in a backlit display let users adjust temperature and humidity for each compartment, while the SuperCool function helps quickly chill new groceries. FullView drawers and ClearView lighting make items easy to see and reach. The line also features Remote­Vision wireless technology, a virtual link that will prompt Miele’s service center to contact the homeowner should the unit require service. Miele. 800.843.7231. www.miele.com.

On Track Use modular base block, spool, and column choices to create customized decorative columns with ColumnTrack. Each half-round segment is notched in the back, allowing it to rest on a glueable wood spline that is shipped with each column. With all the pieces in place, ColumnTrack columns look as though they were hand-turned from a single length of wood. Available in maple, oak, or cherry, choose from traditional or carved pieces to add detail to cabinetry, furniture, or mirrors. Klise. 616.459.4283. www.klisemfg.com.

Stone Surround Customers’ design ideas and design elements already in the home can be incorporated into Texas Carved Stone sculpted limestone fireplace mantels. Historic reproductions are also a company specialty. Original mantel designs were inspired by European antiques, though the company has branched into other designs and motifs, such as woodland scenes. Texas Carved Stone. 254.793.2384. www.texascarvedstone.com.

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Lauren joined Hanley Wood in 2006 with a focus on bringing trends and new products information to professionals in the residential construction industry. When she's not in the office, Lauren travels to industry trade shows nationwide to check out those trends and products first-hand.